Growth and volatile compounds of Martianthus leucocephalus exposed to heavy metal stress

Martianthus leucocephalus is found in the semi-arid Northeast of Brazil and has high pharmacological potential due to the production of volatile compounds. This study aimed to evaluate the Cd (15, 30, 45 and 60µmol L-1), Cu (30, 60, 90 and 120µmol L-1) and Zn (150, 300, 450 and 600µmol L-1) levels o...

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Published in:Ciência rural 2016-12, Vol.46 (12), p.2110-2117
Main Authors: Jesus, Daniel da Silva de, Azevedo, Bianca Oliveira de, Pinelli, Milena Santos, Korn, Maria das Graças Andrade, Azevedo Neto, André Dias de, Lucchese, Angélica Maria, Oliveira, Lenaldo Muniz de
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Language:English
Subjects:
AGRONOMY
Aridity
Cadmium
Composting
Copper
Heavy metals
Lamiaceae
Metabolism
Metabolites
Metals
Oils & fats
Plant tissues
relative growth
Rooting
Trays
Volatile compounds
Zinc
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Summary:Martianthus leucocephalus is found in the semi-arid Northeast of Brazil and has high pharmacological potential due to the production of volatile compounds. This study aimed to evaluate the Cd (15, 30, 45 and 60µmol L-1), Cu (30, 60, 90 and 120µmol L-1) and Zn (150, 300, 450 and 600µmol L-1) levels on the growth of this species and its volatile compounds production. Apical cuttings were placed in plastic trays containing 6.0L nutrient solution, and after rooting, they were submitted to Cd, Cu and Zn treatments for 15 days. All the metals evaluated reduced the succulence and growth of all parts of M. leucocephalus . This effect was accompanied by the increase of Cd, Cu and Zn concentrations in all plant tissues. Volatile compounds content produced by M. leucocephalus was increased only by Zn (86%). RESUMO: Martianthus leucocephalus é encontrada no semiárido nordestino e possui potencial farmacológico atribuído à produção de compostos voláteis. Este trabalho objetivou avaliar o efeito de doses de Cd (15, 30, 45 and 60µmol L-1), Cu (30, 60, 90 and 120µmol L-1) e Zn (150, 300, 450 and 600µmol L-1) no crescimento dessa espécie e na produção de compostos voláteis. Estacas apicais foram transferidas para bandejas plásticas contendo 6,0L de solução nutritiva e, após o enraizamento, foram submetidas aos tratamentos de Cd, Cu e Zn, durante 15 dias. Todos os metais avaliados reduziram a suculência e o crescimento de todas as partes de M. leucocephalus . Este efeito foi acompanhado pelo incremento das concentrações de Cd, Cu e Zn em todos os tecidos das plantas. Também foi observado que o teor de compostos voláteis, produzido por M. leucocephalus, foi aumentado apenas pelo Zn (86%).
ISSN:0103-8478
1678-4596
0103-8478
1678-4596
DOI:10.1590/0103-8478cr20150576